Stimulus: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: PL 111-5

Stimulus: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: PL 111-5
Author: Federal Government
Publisher: Government Institutes
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2009-06-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1605906662

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009—better known as the Stimulus Act—leaves no business, no American untouched. Signed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was established to address the current economic crisis facing the United States. The provisions of the Act call for investments in infrastructure, health care, education, the environment, energy, housing and other needed services. This set includes one volume containing the complete and official text of the Act and a separate volume full of essential documents related to the creation of, response to, and signing of the Act, including: * The President's American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan * Establishment of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board * Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies (Congressional Research Service Report) * Financial Stimulus Plans: Recent Developments in Selected Countries * Budgetary Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 * Macroeconomic Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 * White House Statements on ARRA regarding Working Families, State by State Jobs, Congressional District Jobs, Education, Energy, Health Care, and Infrastructure * Accountability Measures: Bill Language, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act * Ensuring Responsible Spending of Recovery Act Funds (Presidential Memorandum) * Interim Guidance Regarding Communications with Registered Lobbyists about Recovery Act Funds (Memorandum from the Director, Office of Management and Budget)

Energy Tax Policy

Energy Tax Policy
Author: Molly F. Sherlock
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2011-08
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1437985262

Contents: (1) Intro.; (2) Policy Intervention in Energy Markets (EM): Rationale for Intervention in EM; Principal-Agent and Informational Inefficiencies; National Security; Potential Interventions in EM; Taxes as a User Charge; (3) Current Status of U.S. Energy Tax Policy; Fossil Fuels; Renewable Energy; Energy Efficiency and Conservation; Alternative Technology Vehicle Credits; Other; (4) Energy Tax Issues in the 112th Congress; The President¿s FY 2012 Budget Proposal; Expiring Energy Tax Provisions; The Tax Relief, Unemploy. Reauthor., and Job Creation Act of 2010; Amer. Recovery and Reinvest. Act of 2009; Carbon Tax / Climate Change; (5) Energy Tax Legis. Prior to the 111th Congress. This is a print on demand report.

Energy: Wind

Energy: Wind
Author: Donald Marples
Publisher: The Capitol Net Inc
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1587332345

Since early recorded history, people have been harnessing the energy of the wind. In the United States in the late 19th century, settlers began using windmills to pump water for farms and ranches, and later, to generate electricity for homes and industry. Industrialism led to a gradual decline in the use of windmills. The steam engine replaced European water-pumping windmills, and in the 1930s, the Rural Electrification Administration's programs brought inexpensive electric power to most rural areas in the United States. However, industrialization also sparked the development of larger windmills, wind turbines, to generate electricity.

Congressional Record

Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2009
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Overview of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Control Policies in Various Countries

Overview of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Control Policies in Various Countries
Author: Jane A. Leggett
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1437926479

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Summarizes the GHG control policies in effect or under consideration in the European Union and various other large countries. It emphasizes how particular trade-sensitive sectors may be treated in the context of each national program. All countries examined have in place, or are developing, some enforceable policies that serve to reduce GHG emissions. The wealthiest countries have all taken on GHG limitation or reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol. Some of the emerging economies have voluntarily stated GHG targets, though none have yet accepted legally binding obligations in an international agreement. All have policies that affect carbon dioxide emissions. Charts and tables.

Agricultural Conservation Issues in the 111th Congress

Agricultural Conservation Issues in the 111th Congress
Author: Megan Stubbs
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 143792610X

Agricultural conservation has been a public policy issue for more than 60 years. Congress has repeatedly taken action on the issue through water and soil legislation, often as part of omnibus farm bills. The USDA¿s conservation efforts have centered on implementing these conservation programs through working land conservation practices, retiring land from production or estab. conservation easements, and providing technical assistance. The climate change debate and use of ecosystem services markets has brought conservation to the forefront of discussion on the role of agriculture in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Also, the effect of ethanol production on natural resources and changes in land use is an ongoing concern in the area of biofuels policy.